Well as promised, I’m back with more from my trip to New Zealand in December last year.
I’m writing this post using my iPad. It’s been a rather steep learning curve, but I’m absolutely LOVING have an iPad, and the kids are too. We almost need a roster for using the jolly thing! 
Anyhow … the purpose for visiting NZ was to celebrate with my Mum who had her 70th birthday.
Because it was a special birthday, I felt a special present was in order. I have mentioned my friend Jenny of Elefantz in a number of previous posts. She started publishing her own online “Homes” magazine, which each month includes patterns for some of her beautiful creations (she’s an amazingly creative lady). Anyhow, she had this beautiful cushion called “All you need is love” and I just knew I had to stitch it for Mum. I mentioned this to Jen and she offered to make me up a kit (because she’s a super star like that). So next thing a package arrived in the post and I made a start on the cushion. I was a bit nervous because it’s been quite a number of years since I’ve done any stitching, but I really loved it, and often sat in front of the tele in the evenings, stitching merrily away. I had a few months to get it done, and managed to finish it in time. Phew.
Mum was thrilled with it on her birthday, and the kids bought her a jelly roll too. She’s become a bit of an avid quilter which is so lovely. Tomorrow I will show you what she gave me for Christmas and my birthday. But for now I will leave you with a photo of the birthday girl having fun at her party (which was lunch out at an all you can eat restaurant … Mmmmmmmm)
Back soon with more on my trip. Now I’m sticking with my New Year resolution to go to bed on time!! It’s back to work tomorrow for me … The holidays are, sadly, over for now.
Fee x
What can I say dear daughter except I love it. Its usually me making for others so was extra special to have this beautiful cushion made especially for me.
Luv & blessings
Mum x x x
Your mum has that same beautiful smile as you – what a gift to be blessed with such a reminder of her every time you smile in the mirror.
You did an awesome job on the cushion!!
Hugs
Jenny
xxx
Oh thanks Jen … I never think of us as being alike, but how lovely that you think I have her smile! Fee